College Freshman Saira Blair Just Became America's Youngest Elected Politician

Saira Blair is an 18-year-old freshman at West Virginia University. She's also now America's youngest elected lawmaker as a delegate in the West Virginia House, after winning her election with 63 percent of the vote.

"History has been made tonight in West Virginia, and while I am proud of all that we have accomplished together, it is the future of this state that is now my singular focus," she said.

Blair, a Republican, beat out 44-year-old Democratic attorney Layne Diehl for the spot in the House. In May, she beat a two-time incumbent for the Republican nomination.

Blair's platform centers around making West Virginia — and the Republican party — more welcoming to young people, young women especially.

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